Index

Hess
Full Wood Technology

I’ve spent a lot of time finding the
best woods to use in specific areas of the board. Poplar and Cork rails have a
nice even, lively flex. Salvaged Redwood, Fir,Cedar, and Amapola work great for
light, really strong tail parts, as well as great glass on fins with lots of drive. Fir, Poplar, and walnut decks provide really
good impact strength that allows me to use far less fiberglass than a
conventional board.

Perimeter
Frame/ Stringers

Each
perimiter frame is constructed using a system of molds and templates that
consistently create each boards outline, foil, and rocker.

Each
perimiter frame is engineered to provide the surfer a specific and predictable amount of flex/ return spring
projection along the perimiter stringer/ rail line.

The
perimiter stringer eliminates the inefficient, energy releasing twisting
characteristics that can be found in conventional center stringered foam
surfboards.

1/8th
inch wood skins

The
thicker deck and bottom skins give each board a lot of impact strength and
reduce the amount of fiberglass needed to glass each board.